Case Number: 4037
Jackson, Edward W. - Age 42 - Col. - Fatally assaulted July 29th at 40th St. and Halsted St., by a mob of white rioters whose arrest and holdever were recommended by the Coroner. 9/4/19. 13 Pct. [RACE RIOT]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 29, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 29, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 40th and Halsted St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 40th and Halsted |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | 40th and Halsted |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Jackson, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 42 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Race | White |
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Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 4, 1919 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
